Iaido wazas are the most utilized form of training in the dojo. They can be started kneeling or standing and consist of drawing the sword, a striking or blocking technique, a swing to remove blood and finally returning the sword to its saya (scabbard). Wazas are also used to teach counter attacks.

Tora Tsuru Waza

Shein-ken (real sword)

Mak-ko (front assault)

Ichi-monji (straight line)

Ten-chi (heaven & earth)

Ura-omote (rear and front)

Tachi-sugata (standing posture)

So-ko (side way)

Geza-dome (seating defense)

Sasoi (draw attention)

Sure-chihai (passing each other)

Drawing/Using The Sword

The sword (bokken, katana or wakizashi) is placed in the belt with the blade facing up.

To draw the sword, you must first "unlock" it by pushing the tsuba with the thumb to loosen the sword.

Next the saya is tilted outward and the hand is placed in the correct position.

The sword is then pulled out in the way that requires keeping one hand on the saya until it is removed.

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